Puppies are the cutest little things in the world. Then they eat the couch. Need help?

Find out how to guarantee that your puppy will be a veritable Lassie among puppies, the star of the dog park, a Rover who never roves, a non-eater of couches. And don't believe the myth that you can't train a puppy. Puppies learn things from the moment they open their eyes, and you can and should teach your new family member how to adapt to life in a human pack from the moment you bring him or her home.

	Basics of Training Puppies (5)
	Before the New Puppy Comes Home
	Whether you are waiting for a planned canine family member from a breeder or scheduling a trip to a shelter to look for one, you’ll want to be ready. It can make the difference between a smooth or rocky start with your new pup, or success or failure.
	Doorbell Excitement
	What happens at your house when the doorbell rings? If you have a dog, chances are the sound of the bell is joined by the sound of barking. The dog may make a mad scramble to the door.
	Housetraining Puppies (2)
	Jumping Up (1)
	Leash Training (2)
	Puppy Biting (2)
	Puppy Chewing and Destuctiveness (2)
	Training with Food: Yes or No?
	People tend to have strong feelings about whether or not to use food in dog training. Actually, whether or not to use food is not just a yes or no proposition. The answer is "sometimes yes, sometimes no." Best of all; learn how to use food and other motivators effectively in training so that you can choose the best motivator for each task.